Global hole-in-one challenge

One shot.
One dollar.
One thousand.

$1,000

Scan the QR code at your club on any official competition day, pay $1, and if you ace either designated par 3 — you win.

How it works Register your club
$1
Entry fee
$1,000
Prize
10%
Paid to your club

How it works

Three steps. Under 90 seconds. No app required.

1

Scan & enter

On your competition day, scan the QR code at the clubhouse or first tee. Enter your details and pay $1 before your tee-off time.

2

Play your round

Your confirmation email shows the two designated par 3 holes for your course. Ace either one during the official competition round.

3

Claim your $1,000

Use your unique claim link, upload a scorecard photo, and provide the club manager's contact details. Once verified, $1,000 is paid within 5 business days.

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No app needed

Entry via QR code opens in your mobile browser. Done in under 90 seconds.

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Worldwide

Any registered golf club in any country can participate.

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Fully verified

Every claim is independently confirmed with the club manager before any prize is paid.

For golf clubs

Register your course and earn passive revenue. Zero admin burden.

10% affiliation fee

Your club earns $0.10 per entry generated at your course. Paid monthly.

Print-ready QR packs

We supply QR codes for your noticeboard, clubhouse, pro shop, and first tee.

Real-time dashboard

Track entries and earnings from your registered events at any time.

Official comps only

Entries are restricted to official competition days, keeping the challenge credible.

Contact us to register — setup takes under 10 minutes.

Register your club →

Competition rules

  1. Golf courses in any country may register and participate.
  2. Entries are only valid on an official club competition day. Social rounds and casual play do not qualify.
  3. The $1 entry fee must be paid before the player's tee-off time. No retrospective entries accepted.
  4. The hole-in-one must occur on one of the two par 3 holes designated for that event by the platform admin.
  5. Claims must be submitted via the player's unique link with a scorecard photo and the club manager's contact details.
  6. All claims are independently verified by the HIO Challenge team with the club manager before payment.
  7. One entry per player per competition. One $1,000 prize per qualifying event.
  8. Players must be aged 18 or over. Entry constitutes acceptance of full terms and conditions.